Suzanne Falk's Kon Tiki Hotel

Growing up in Phoenix I have a strong connection to the nostalgia of Van Buren Ave. As a kid my family and I would drive up and back along Van Buren pointing out the cool neon, hookers, and colorful characters. The Kon Tiki held a special allure with it's tiki peaked roof and cloud touching sign and mysterious guests renting by the hour. I continue to hold out hope that Phoenix will embrace its "black sheep" rather than try to erase them.

The countdown to Best of Phoenix begins! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local arts scene. This year, we'll have 100 creative representations of Phoenix. No scope or requirement on medium or size -- we'll include photography, painting, sculpture, video, installation, literary, and more. What do you see when you Imagine PHX?